Exam 1 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Understand the dimensional approach to defining disorder.
More used in Clinical settings, consists of presenting problem, id symptoms in terms of severity, effect on life functioning, decree to which it causes distress
o Includes “mild, moderate, severe” symptoms
o Symptoms as specifiers
Stigma - understand what causes it and methods for fighting it.
Label- undesirable associations- people with label are different- discriminated agains
o Fight through education, aware of assumptions, aware of language, celebrate diversity, acknowledge/educate stigma in action
o Dimensional approach, you are working with them as equals- avoids powerplays
Who founded experimental psychology?
Willhelm Wundt- “introspection”
Who founded talk therapy - and who influenced him?
Freud (Breuer)
Hysteria - how was it treated and by whom? Why were the treatments significant?
Charcot, hypnosis, orgasms, led to cathartic method, psychoanalytic method
What was the impact of Clifford Beer’s 1908 book, “A Mind That Found Itself”?
Mental hygiene, his autobiography of time in mental institution, preventative care
Define molecular genetics
analysis of DNA to establish link between genetic makeup and physical disorders
How does object relations theory diverge from Freud?
Klein, Anna freud, Winnicott
• Focus on relationships instead of pleasure seeking, personality types/positions based on childhood relationships
What is the job of the therapist according to self-psychology?
Kohut, 70’s, partnership, acknowledge power dynamics, empathize with and understand the client
Generally understand the behavioral activation theory
Levinson, do things everyday with a coach, most powerful non-medical solution to behavior
Cognitive therapy emphasizes what? What is the technique? What is the focus?
Mental processes, looks at schemas, change thought processes, cognitive distortions, cognitive restructuring, change pattern, focus on current determinants of disorder
Generally understand ACT
CBT & +Psych, incorporates mindfulness, attitude of acceptance, balance with behavior change strategies
Understand the existential model
Frankl, find the meaning in life, opportunity in face of adversity
Define etiology
What causes mental disorder (Why does it all happen?!?)
What are protective factors for mental disorders Table 3.2
Individual- Positive temperament, Above-average intelligence, Social competence, Spirituality or religion
Family- Smaller family structure, Supportive relationships with parents, Good sibling relationships, Adequate monitoring and rule-setting by parents
Community or social- Commitment to schools, Availability of health and social services, Social cohesion
Define epidemiology
Study of patterns of diseases/disorders in general population
Define resilience
Ability to rise above, bounce back
o Positive attitude, active coping, cognitive flexibility, moral compass, physical exercise, social support
Define incidence
New cases at a specific time period
Know the advantages of diagnosis discussed in the text.
Healthcare, explanatory value of label, research
What does the Mental Status Examination assess?
Appearance Behavior Cognition Feelings Thinking
Define self-monitoring
Can be used for assessment over time. People monitor their own moods, thoughts, behaviors.
Charting – charts can be found online to monitor oneself.
Phone Apps – “Personal Progress Tracker” App
Journaling
